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Steel ― the Best Material for Alternative
Fuels
As gasoline (petrol) prices continue their upward spiral and
geopolitical issues threaten stability of oil supplies, automakers are
increasing the number of models with the capability of handling
alternative fuels such as blends of gasoline and ethanol (flex fuels)
and biofuels. Alternative fuels can lessen North America’s dependence on imported oil
and the global use of oil. And that can be good for the car
business.
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Steel ― the Preferred Material for PZEV
Automakers around the world agree that the impermeable nature of steel
and its durability, coupled with its proven performance in design,
manufacturing and recycling, make steel the preferred material for fuel
tanks capable of meeting stringent evaporative emission standards.
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Corrosion Study Confirms Steel Fuel Tanks Can Meet
California’s 15-year Durability Requirement
A corrosion study demonstrates the suitability of steel for automotive
fuel tanks. The study suggests that all of the special steel
systems in this test, which are available throughout the world for
automotive fuel tanks, will resist perforation corrosion in severe
external environments for 20 years and corrosion from an aggressive fuel
such as CE10A (alcohol-containing fuel) for at least 15 years.
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All Steel Fuel Tanks are Recycled…Most Plastic
Fuel Tanks are Landfilled
The tide is turning. Stricter emission regulations, such as
those set by California Air Resources Board (CARB) and applied
regulations in other states, are making it difficult for plastic tanks,
which have permeation problems. Steel is North America’s number one recycled
material. Each year, more steel is recycled than aluminum, paper,
glass and plastic combined!
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